AGOT is the first novel in a series of novel by the author George R.R. Martin. HBO has made it into a television series. Only 4 of the books have beenAGOT is the first novel in a series of novel by the author George R.R. Martin. HBO has made it into a television series. Only 4 of the books have been published thus far, the fifth one comes out shortly after the premiere of the new show. The first book was delightful. I finished the 800 pager in less than a week. No small feat, when you include work/sleep/Jon time in the mix of things I also do. But seriously, It was so delightful. It was quick paced, action packed, understandable, yet moderately unpredictable. It is a fantasy novel, about another world where winters and summers last years, and are not cyclical. People have no way of knowing how long each season will last. There are dragons, direwolves, giants, "Others", maegi (witches/warlocks), Lords,ladies, knights, and kings. It is so interesting. It explores themes like politics/power/ family fealty/ romance/love/arranged marriage...etc. I would definitely recommend this book to a friend, I already recommended it to my father and my brother. It is definitely a series worth reading, and I think with the new HBO series starting on Sunday, the book may gain even more popularity, as I am reading it because of the series, I'm sure others will too....more

This is a book I read on my mom’s kindle. I wanted to read it before seeing the movie so I instantly downloaded it and read it in about two days. I thThis is a book I read on my mom’s kindle. I wanted to read it before seeing the movie so I instantly downloaded it and read it in about two days. I thought the book was good but I feel like the fear the main characters should have been experiencing was not portrayed as well as it should’ve been considering the climate in which the story is set. (The movie did a moderately better job of this.) However, the characters are pretty awesome. I loved hating Hilly Holbrooke and rooting for Minnie. Skeeter was relatable and funny. Who didn’t love Aibileen and Mae Mobley? Although, seriously could there be a worse name for a child Mae Mobley? I like the name Mae but they always call her by her full name and the combination is just terrible. Sorry. All in all, if you’re looking for something that explores relationships between women, give this a read...more

**spoiler alert** I thouroughly enjoyed reading this novel. It was quite long, but I read it in about a week. The main story is about the lives of two**spoiler alert** I thouroughly enjoyed reading this novel. It was quite long, but I read it in about a week. The main story is about the lives of two twin brothers Marion and Shiva Stone. THey were born in Ethiopia at a Mission Hospital. Their mother was a nun and their father was a surgeon, who flees when they are born. It starts out with the love story between their father and mother, but it never explicitly tells you they slept together (it leaves you curious about his actualy being the father while still being pretty confidant that he is). The eccentric characters who surround the children as they grow up also add to the tale. There are developments and twists throughout the plot that are somewhat unexpected but not entirely unforseen. The story is written almost entirely from Marion's perspective and includes his years in medschool. It is also interesting because of his relationship with Genet, the love of his life, who he pines for throughout the novel. Their love is ill fated but heartful. It's interesting to read about how he loves her and knows she is so flawed but continues to love her anyway, even when he claims he hates her you know he actually loves her. There is alot of medical jargon throughout the novel but it doesn't feel inaccessible or trite. It actually adds interest and dimension. I think this may be one of my favorite books of all time....more